We are looking for a Routing Specialist to support logistics operations in South Gate, California. This permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving transportation environment and enjoys building efficient delivery plans, monitoring freight activity, and keeping teams aligned. The person in this role will use strong Excel skills and logistics knowledge to improve routing accuracy, maintain shipment visibility, and help ensure dependable service for customers and internal partners.
Responsibilities:
- Create and adjust transportation routes to improve delivery timing, equipment utilization, and overall efficiency.
- Track active shipments, identify service disruptions early, and coordinate solutions to keep freight moving on schedule.
- Work closely with drivers, dispatch personnel, warehouse teams, and outside partners to support smooth daily operations.
- Use Microsoft Excel to maintain shipment logs, analyze transportation data, and prepare operational reports.
- Keep accurate documentation related to schedules, route activity, billing details, and transportation costs.
- Communicate updates clearly to internal stakeholders and external contacts regarding delivery status, exceptions, and priorities.
- Support customer service needs by responding to logistics questions and helping resolve shipment concerns.
- Follow company standards and applicable transportation or customs-related requirements within day-to-day coordination activities.